Chironia baccifera

Named after Chiron the Centaur of Greek mythology known for being uncharacteristically kind & studying medicine, ?Christmas Berry" has been used in its native South Africa by the Khoi people to treat a myriad of ailments for centuries. Described as a suffrutex, a small shrub bearing only woody stems at the base, it's a quick grower reaching 24" high & 36" wide. Sweet starfish pink flowers with golden yellow stamens bloom in Fall fading into scarlet berries. Deep green attractive narrow foliage.